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Blizzard is currently developing Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition for both PS4 AND Xbox One. However, a release for the game on Microsoft’s console has not yet been agreed upon. "I don’t know where we are with Microsoft right now so I can’t really comment on what that contract looks …

FIFA Ultimate Team is five years old and to celebrate EA COO and former EA Sports boss Peter Moore has unleashed some impressive stats. In an infographic shared on Twitter and reproduced below, Moore revealed that 64 per cent of all FIFA players now play Ultimate Team mode and that …

Devolver Digital has confirmed a PS4 release for ultra-violent retro action title Hotline Miami. Speaking to Destructoid, as reported by CVG, the PS4 version will support Cross-Buy, meaning those who have previously purchased it for PS3 or Vita will get access to the new release for free. We’re going to …

Platform holder unveils dedicated showcase section on the iTunes Store for indie titles

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Dixons and Carphone Warehouse have been given more time to discuss their possible 4bn merger. Both companies were asked to come to an agreement at 5pm today (March 24th), but the Takeover Panel has now granted their request for an extension to the agreement first aired in February. The two …

Nintendo of America says platform holder is ‘definitely looking’ at Unity for its handheld

The Evening Standard claims tax relief will finally be confirmed by the weekend

Former Microsoft Studios creative director Adam Orth has spoken of how a tirade of abuse from people on the internet affected his life and lost him his job. Last year Adam Orth lost his job at Microsoftfollowing his outburst on the always-online rumourscirculating about Xbox One, which many people had …

Nintendo has attempted to assert that while mainstream publishers may be shunning Wii U, the indie community is not. Speaking toSiliconeraat GDC, Nintendo of America’s senior manager of marketing Damon Baker said the console firm was showing off nine games during the week, but that there were another 17 in …